LIFE participated in last year's event, which saw more than 350 people come through, and an even bigger crowd is expected this year (without LIFE, alas)! It's described as like a farmer's market for impact investments. It's a fun, free drop-in event, with food & drink available to purchase from the CSI Cafe.

Come out and meet the amazing teams that are showing the world that you can do good and make good money.

LIFE's AGM will take place on November 25, at the Kitchener Public Library Central Branch (85 Queen St N, Kitchener). Join us for a coffee and chat with other members. Learn about what we've accomplished in the past year, welcome our new directors, and help us decide LIFE's next steps.

LIFE is taking part in OSEA's Green Energy Doors Open, a celebration of clean energy in Ontario and across Canada. Visit http://gedoon.ca/ to learn more.

The 330 kW community solar array (on 5 roofs!) at the Mapleton Organic Dairy is co-owned by LIFE and Mapleton's Organic through a joint venture. This investment is generating clean electricity for Ontario's grid, while also generating profits for LIFE's investors and the farm. Come learn more about how community solar works and how this project came about.

Bonus features include: Solar energy display, world class organic ice cream, a petting zoo, kittens, cows, a cornbox, prizes, and more. It's a great day out for the family, and it's free to attend! You can also see LIFE's 500 kW wind turbine from this farm! Check it out at https://www.mapletonsorganic.ca/

Join us for a BBQ Lunch (and check out our new turbine!) LIFE members, investors and local supporters are welcome to join us for a BBQ lunch on Saturday, June 17. Get a close-up look at the turbine, enjoy some good food, and meet up with other co-op members and project partners. Children welcome!

RSVP to info@lifecoop.ca! That way we'll save some food for you! (Potluck contributions are always welcome!)

Ontario’s government is developing its next Long-Term Energy Plan to build a clean, reliable and affordable energy system. Shutting down coal-fired generating stations for good in 2014 was just the start. Now they’re looking at what to do next, and they want to hear your thoughts on how we will produce and use our energy. The Ministry of Energy will consider your feedback and release the Long-Term Energy Plan in 2017. More at https://www.ontario.ca/page/consultation-ontarios-long-term-energy-plan#section-1

All members will receive a formal invitation, and non-members are welcome to attend also. After the AGM we will host a short session on ideas and techniques to help you in talking about this investment opportunity with others. We are also fortunate to be expecting an inspiring talk from our friends at Divest Waterloo (http://divestwaterloo.ca/).We are aiming to provide some tools to those members who want to help build the co-op and give their friends and loved ones a chance to be part of this fabulous opportunity! So please plan to stick around for awhile after the AGM (we have the room booked).Call for nominations: Each year LIFE’s Board of Directors undergoes changes, and while we’re sad to see old friends go, the co-op also thrives on new ideas and new energy. So we are again inviting nominations for our Board of Directors. If you can spare a few hours a month to help us move ahead with our community power initiatives, please consider joining the Board for 2016-17. You can contact us at info@lifecoop.ca if you have questions.